Guinness World Record holder Jaan Roose walks across bridge, tracks in Lagos

Estonian slackliner and Guinness World Record holder Jaan Roose on Thursday walked on a rope from Sterling Towers in the Marina area of Lagos to the Onome Rig.

Mr Roose was recruited for the project by Red Bull which is trying to get what it describes as the Perfect Lagos Selfie.

Explaining the vision behind the effort, Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu wrote on Instagram, “Red Bull is trying to get the Perfect Lagos Selfie with Jaan Roose from Sterling Towers, Marina Lagos to the Onome Rig.

“Jaan Roose is an Estonian slack liner and Guinness World Record holder. Slack Lining is a sport that can be a balance training, recreation and a moving meditation.

“This project is to showcase the beauty of Lagos State and the Red Bull team is working together with Lagos State Government through the Lagos Safety Commission. Stay Tuned for the Perfect Lagos Selfie.”

Known for possessing nerves of steel, Roose is a three-time world champion and the holder of numerous world records.

When the 31-year-old started slacklining at the age of 18, he never dreamed that it would one day lead to him thrilling crowds all over the world with his unique tricks.

He is the first and only athlete to perform a double backflip on a slackline.